André De Shields, John Kass on Hidden Figures, The Yard and Ben Hollis

On Broadway, André De Shields originated the title role in The Wiz and had long runs in Ain’t Misbehavin', Play On! and The Full Monty-- Broadway performances that have earned him two Tony Award nominations and five Drama Desk nominations.

A multiple Chicago Jeff Award recipient, most recently for his show-stopping performance inJungle Book, De Shields also received an Emmy Award for an NBC broadcast special on Ain’t Misbehavin’. During a break from rehearsals of Confessions of a P.I.M.P on August 15th, 2016 André talked about his show, an extraordinary 46-year career and what it is that keeps bringing him back to Chicago.